Endangered oceans : opposing viewpoints by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)13
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
2,071 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The oceans are a valuable global resource, but are vulnerable to pollution, overfishing, and other human activities. The collection
includes views of scientists, policy makers, and other experts debating the future of the world's oceans

Pollution : opposing viewpoints(
Book
)6
editions published
between
2006
and
2011
in
English
and held by
1,678 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Debates several controversial questions, including whether various forms of pollution continue to be a serious problem, whether
pollution poses a public health threat, and what policies and programs will best reduce pollution

The Patriot Act : opposing viewpoints by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)5
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
1,458 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents differing views on whether the Patriot Act protects national security, violates civil liberties, and whether it should
or should not be expanded

Media violence : opposing viewpoints by David M Haugen(
Book
)6
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,269 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents varying opinions about whether media violence is a problem in the United States, whether it should be controlled
by the government, and other ways to handle the situation

Gangs : opposing viewpoints by Laura K Egendorf(
Book
)7
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,176 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Provides a collection of articles offering a variety of viewpoints on the subject of gangs

Addiction : opposing viewpoints by Jennifer A Hurley(
Book
)7
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,128 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the concept of addiction, including what behaviors
should be considered addictive, what causes addiction, what treatments are most effective, and whether the government should
intervene to reduce the costs associated with addiction

Genetic engineering : opposing viewpoints by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)6
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,109 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Authors share their views about the risks and benefits of genetic engineering, presenting information on genetically engineered
crops, the regulation of genetic engineering, and the impact of cloning on society

The homeless : opposing viewpoints(
Book
)5
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
1,087 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
In this collection of articles authors debate how serious the homeless problem is, why people become homeless, and what policies
will best reduce homelessness

Child abuse : opposing viewpoints by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)9
editions published
between
2003
and
2005
in
English
and held by
1,079 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The authors in this anthology examine the nature and scope of child abuse, including child abuse in the Catholic Church. They
also explore possible causes and debate what policies will help reduce child abuse

Drunk driving by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)8
editions published
between
2000
and
2005
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,077 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A collection of articles discussing the problem of drunk driving including the scope of the problem, solutions to the problem,
and legal issues concerning drunk driving

Cyber crime by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)4
editions published
between
2009
and
2013
in
English
and held by
1,014 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents a series of essays with varying viewpoints on the subject of computer crime. Includes a list of organizations to
contact

Battered women(
Book
)7
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
983 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This book explores the nature and scope of violence against women as well as possible solutions to this long-standing problem

War : opposing viewpoints by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)5
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
947 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war, including under what
circumstances war is justified, how prisoners and civilians should be treated, and what measures, if any, will prevent wars

The environment : opposing viewpoints by William Dudley(
Book
)6
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
928 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Contains twenty-two critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to the environment, and discusses potential
threats to the environment, global warming, how Western lifestyle choices affect the environment, and government policies

Domestic violence by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)7
editions published
between
2011
and
2012
in
English
and held by
915 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether domestic violence is a serious problem, whether teen
dating violence is a serious problem, and whether economic downturns amplify problems that can lead to domestic violence

Sexual violence(
Book
)6
editions published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
910 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents a collection of speeches, personal reflections, and essays that discuss sexual violence

Humanity's future(
Book
)6
editions published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
907 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the future of human life, discussing such topics as the role
of technology, the energy crisis, global warming, overpopulation, threats to world health, and nuclear weapons

Gun violence : opposing viewpoints(
Book
)5
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
899 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This volume explores the topics relating to gun violence by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different
aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find
sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential
in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions

Globalization by Louise I Gerdes(
Book
)6
editions published
between
2005
and
2006
in
English
and held by
896 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Authors in this anthology debate controversies surrounding the impact of globalization on culture, on political processes
and relations, and on developed and developing economies. The selections in this anthology also explore various globalization
policies

Behavioral disorders(
Book
)8
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English
and held by
888 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A series of essays that express various perspectives on different types of behavior disorders